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The Exchange

"The Exchange" on CNBC is a one-stop shop for the day's top business stories, along with breaking news and the must-see market movers heading into the back half of the trading day. This newsroom-based program also features lots of original reporting, in-depth conversations and showcases CNBC's award-winning investigative work.
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Episodes

Cable Bundle Deal, IPO Pipeline Check, UnitedHealth Check-Up 5/16/25

One of the biggest media mergers in years just dropped, but will it make it past federal regulators? Plus, eToro is wrapping up its first week as a public company as several other companies lay out their IPO plans. Is it a positive sign for the IPO pipeline? And UnitedHealth has been hammered since Monday, for its worst week since 2009, but could now be the buying opportunity of a lifetime? We’ll debate.

May 16, 202544 min

eToro’s Public Debut& Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” 5/14/25

eToro is soaring in its public debut. The trading site opening at $69.69 after pricing at $52/share. We speak with one company who changed their IPO plans in the wake of President Trump’s tariffs. Plus, the House and Ways committee advances the Republican’s sweeping tax package. We get the latest on where President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” goes next.

May 14, 202538 min

Trump’s Dealmaking Agenda 5/13/25

President Trump making waves – and deals – on his first official trip overseas. Saudi Arabia announcing they’ll invest at least $600B in the U.S. with agreements to boost defense and tech ties. So what’s to come on the next leg of the trip? We discuss.

May 13, 202544 min

Stocks Surge on Another Tariff Pause 5/12/25

Stocks rally after the U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs for 90-days ahead of further trade talks. Chips have their best day since early April, but there are still risks out there, according to Bernstein. Plus, the Trump administration’s plans for the FAA just days after more tech outages at Newark Airport.

May 12, 202543 min

Trade Deal Doubts, Cargurus CEO on Tariffs, Unhealthy Returns 5/9/25

Markets taking a breather after rallying on yesterday’s UK trade deal. We’ll dive into the concerns that are now cropping up. Plus, Cargurus is warning tariffs could add an average of $2,500 to the cost of a new car. The CEO joins us exclusively. And health care is the worst-performing sector this week, but our trader sees opportunities in the space.

May 09, 202543 min

The Fed’s Next Move 5/7/25

In the hour before the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, our panels of economists and investors weigh in on what to expect from Powell and what it means for your money. Plus, Congressmen from both sides of the aisle weigh in on the budget reconciliation bill.

May 07, 202545 min

The Exchange 5/6/25

Listen to the day's top stories, the must reads & a whole lot more for today's modern investor.

May 06, 202544 min

Trump’s First 100 Days, Big Tech Earnings on Dec, Transport Recession Indicator 04/30/25

Today’s negative GDP print casting a shadow over President Trump’s first 100 days. We have the headlines from his cabinet meeting. Plus, the busiest week of earnings season rolls on with Microsoft and Meta on deck to report after the bell today. And XPO’s CEO joins us to weigh in on the tariff turmoil and its impact on the transport sector.

Apr 30, 202544 min

Auto Tariff Relief, The White House Attacks Amazon, and Commerce Secretary Lutnick Live! 04/29/25

The President is expected to sign an executive order providing some tariff relief for autos, but is it enough? We look at what is changing and how to position in the auto trade from here. Plus, the White House is blasting Amazon over reportedly planning to show tariff costs on products. Amazon shooting down that report...sort of. We have the details and whether it signals an emerging rift. And Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on U.S. manufacturing, and one trade deal that's done and waiting for...

Apr 29, 202553 min

Trade Talk Confusion, Another Ugly Housing Report & Tariffs hit Food Stocks 4/24/25

The messaging on trade talks is very different in Washington versus Beijing. We have the latest and look at how to position amid all the trade turmoil. Plus, we got another ugly report on housing, and one data point that was rather unusual. We'll tell you what it is and what it means for the housing market from here. And, our analyst sees a period of below-target growth for two big food names, but he also sees one bright spot. He joins us with the winners and losers.

Apr 24, 202543 min

Bessent Boosts Stocks, Names to Buy Now, and Google’s AI Future 4/22/25

Treasury Secretary Bessent saying the current standoff between China and the U.S. is unsustainable, giving investors hope President Trump might back down from his hardline stance on trade. Our strategists have two names they say can ride out the current volatility. Plus, Google’s Search remedies trial is taking a turn for the AI.

Apr 22, 202543 min

Trump vs. Powell and Valuation vs. Domination 4/21/25

President Trump going after Jay Powell yet again, calling the Fed Chair a “major loser” and urging him to cut interest. Plus, Wolfe upgrading two entertainment stocks—one on valuation, one on domination. We have the names and the bullish case.

Apr 21, 202546 min

“Too Late and Wrong,” & Chip Concerns 4/17/25

Jay Powell’s “termination cannot come fast enough,” according to President Trump. But can the President remove a Fed Chair? And if so, what would that mean for the economy, the markets, and your money? We discuss. Plus, chip stocks unable to shake-off concerns about tariffs and stricter export controls. Our trader tells us this weakness was a much-needed revaluation – and an opportunity. He joins us with which names he’s buying.

Apr 17, 202549 min

Big Banks Beat & New Tariff Targets 04/15/25

Another beat for the big banks. Both Citi and Bank of America reporting better than expected results. We dive into the commentary coming out of both C-suites. Plus, both tech and autos getting some tariff relief recently, but President Trump has got his eyes on two new targets: semis and pharma. We speak with one CEO who’s moving drug production from Canada to Barcelona as a result.

Apr 15, 202544 min

Is American Exceptionalism at Risk? 4/14/25

As the dollar falls and yields climb, we’re asking if this is the beginning of the end of American exceptionalism. Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yelling telling CNBC President Trump’s trade policies are “completely chaotic” after the administration exempted some tech from the newest round of tariffs over the weekend, but then promised there would be different levies on the way. We look at the potential pains and gains, and where investors can ride out the ongoing uncertainty.

Apr 14, 202547 min

End of an Historic Week, BNY CEO on Banks, Retail’s Tariff Fight 04/11/25

The bond market is not backing down, but consumer sentiment is near historic lows. We’ll wrap up the latest data and look at how investors should position. Plus, BNY is reaffirming its full-year guidance despite all the uncertainty in the market. The CEO joins us with his take on rates, the consumer, and more. And retail is caught in the middle of President Trump’s tariff fight. We go inside one LA denim factory with a hybid manufacturing model that could be the new blueprint.

Apr 11, 202546 min

Treasury Auctions and Tariff Actions 04/09/25

A strong 10-year Treasury auction pushing stocks higher at the top of the hour, but it was President Trump’s 90 day pause of some tariffs that sent stocks soaring. We have the story as it breaks, including Treasury Secretary Bessent’s news conference, and instant reaction from strategists and traders as the Dow posts its biggest rally in five years.

Apr 09, 20251 hr

Tariffs, Treasuries, and Tech 4/8/25

Stocks lose steam as Trump team sticks by tariffs and a weak bond auction pushes yields higher. Plus, why Needham’s Laura Martin says things are going to get worse for one of tech’s biggest companies.

Apr 08, 202555 min

Volatile Session on Wall Street 4/7/25

It’s been a wild day of swings in the market. From the Dow being down 1,700 points at the low, to up nearly 900 points at the high, we make sense of one of Wall Street’s most volatile sessions ever

Apr 07, 202558 min

Increasing Recession Risk, TikTok Deadline Extended, and a Stealth Tariff Winner? 4/4/25

JPMorgan’s Chief Economist tells us why he upped his U.S recession risk to 60%. President Trump posting he’ll extend the TikTok sale deadline by 75 days—we have instant reaction from the CEO of AppLovin, one of the companies bidding to buy the social media service. Plus, the software name that could be a stealth tariff winner.

Apr 04, 202558 min

The Markets’ Tariff Tantrum 4/3/25

Stocks and yields both sinking after President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs. We dig into how we got here, what it means for Americans’ wallets, and the names best- and worst-positioned names.

Apr 03, 202555 min

Tariffs and TikTok 4/2/25

As Wall Street awaits Trump’s tariff announcement, Wolfe Research’s Tobin Marcus says investors are underestimating one of their key features. But it’s not just tariffs making news, the last-minute bids for TikTok coming in fast and furious ahead of Saturday’s deadline. We bring you all the headlines and the big names stepping up to buy it.

Apr 02, 202550 min

Trump’s “Big, But Simple” Approach, the Names Navigating Uncertainty, and the Politics of Shrimp 4/1/25

With a little more than 24 hours until Trump’s big announcement, Raymond James’ Ed Mills says the tariff talk is just getting started. The sectors and countries he expects to be targeted first—and why we’ll still be talking about this in a year’s time. If you’re looking for names successfully navigating the uncertainty in the meantime, one portfolio manager has an under-the-radar software pick. Plus, Acy Cooper, fourth-generation Louisiana fisherman and captain of the Lacy Kay, tells us why the ...

Apr 01, 202544 min
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